{"product_id":"the-bab-ballads-w-s-william-schwenck-gilbert-9781022960022","title":"The Bab Ballads","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the delightfully absurd world of \"The Bab Ballads,\" a collection of humorous poetry from W. S. Gilbert, the celebrated co-creator of Gilbert and Sullivan. This compilation showcases Gilbert's mastery of satire and his talent for crafting witty ballads. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cornerstone of Victorian poetry, these verses offer a playful, often irreverent, look at society and human nature. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, each ballad presents a miniature story brimming with comedic flair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience the timeless appeal of Gilbert's unique brand of humor, as relevant and entertaining today as it was upon its original publication. \"The Bab Ballads\" is a must-have for anyone who appreciates clever wordplay and enduring comedic verse. Prepared meticulously for print republication, this edition preserves the original charm and wit of W. S. Gilbert's beloved poems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022960024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022960022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d","brand":"W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48153368756479,"sku":"9781022960022","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bb9a4567-39f6-4e22-ab19-c4ffeb4d1624.jpg?v=1770783016","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-bab-ballads-w-s-william-schwenck-gilbert-9781022960022","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}